Joined April 2008

Journal

OK, so it starts with a few scribbles on the backs of envelopes……which sit in my brain for a while before combining to form an idea……which I rough out in Painter……and add Mr. Fox (scanned)… to make sure I like him……then starting on a new (much larger) image……I scan in bits of paper that I have painted and use these as the paper textures in Painter. This way I can use my real brushstrokes in my digital paintings :)Each element goes on a new layer……which is a good thing when I decide halfway through to put more light behind the trees……add Mr. Fox, and a few little details, and that’s it. Simples.(Click here for the finished print)